Strategic Environmental Assessment
The Flow Country World Heritage Site Draft Management Plan and Environmental Report
Content and purpose of the Draft Management Plan and Environmental Report
The Flow Country Partnership has prepared The Flow Country World Heritage Site Draft Management Plan as a formal requirement of both UNESCO and the UK Government, that outlines a Vision and Aims for the WHS over the coming years and indicates a range of policies setting out how those Aims, and other aspirations, will be achieved. It also outlines the reasons for designation and how the WHS is to be protected and managed.
The Highland Council, as the “Responsible Authority” on behalf of the Flow Country Partnership has prepared an accompanying Environmental Report, in accordance with the Strategic Environmental Assessment process under The Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005. The Strategic Environmental Assessment has been undertaken to identify, describe, and evaluate the likely significant environmental effects of implementing the Draft Management Plan and its reasonable alternatives. The Environmental Report sets out the findings of this assessment, including measures to prevent, reduce, and offset any significant adverse effects.
How to review the documents and provide your comments
The Draft Management Plan and the Environmental Report are available below for public inspection during the consultation period from 20 May 2026 to 24 June 2026. Paper copies are also available at the Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness and Caithness House, Market Square, Wick. These documents are available for inspection free of charge during normal opening hours, throughout the consultation period.
Any person who wishes to provide commentary on either the Draft Management Plan and / or the Environmental Report may do so online via the below feedback form. For any enquiries, or if you are not able to access or use the website, then please contact the WHS Co-ordinator at [email protected] or 07767 161065 and we can provide an alternative method. We look forward to receiving your comments!
Documents
The Flow Country World Heritage Site Management Plan – Post inscription Consultation Draft
Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Flow Country World Heritage Site Draft Management Plan
Strategic Environmental Assessment Recommendation Responses
Consultation Feedback Form
